Replacing the lamp (continued)

To replace the lamp:

 

 

1.

Reverse the projector gently.

 

 

2.

Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and

(b)

 

(a)

remove the lamp cover (b).

 

 

 

 

3.

Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+).

 

 

4.

Pull up the handle.

(c)

 

5.

Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding the

 

 

projector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Pull the lamp box out of the projector slowly. If it is

 

 

 

pulled out quickly, the lamp may break scattering glass

 

 

 

fragments.

 

 

 

• Do not spill liquid on the removed lamp box or do not

 

 

 

place it near any flammable object or where children

 

 

 

can reach to prevent injury or fire.

 

 

6.

Load a new lamp box securely into the projector in the right

 

 

 

orientation.

 

 

7.

Put the handle back to the original position.

 

 

 

• Make sure that the handle is locked.

 

(c)

8.

Tighten up the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+).

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Tighten up the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+) to

 

 

 

secure the lamp cover.

Reset of the lamp operation time

Press the ￿, ￿, and POWER button on the control panel at the same time.

Important:

•Unless these 3 buttons are pressed at the same time, the lamp operation time isn’t reset.

•Make sure that the STATUS indicator is lit twice and the lamp operation time is reset successfully.

•The projector doesn’t turn on if the lamp cover isn’t attached securely.

•Be sure to reset the lamp operation time whenever you replace the lamp.

•Do not reset the lamp operation time unless you replace the lamp.

•The lamp is fragile. If it is broken, be careful not to cut yourself with glass fragments.

•Contact your dealer for a new lamp.

•This projector uses a lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of the lamp or the projector with the lamp may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. (For the U.S. only.)

Maintenance

Caution:

Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector.

Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots

Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with diluted mild detergent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.

To protect the surface of the projector from fading or deteriorating:

•Do not spray insecticide on or inside the projector.

•Do not use benzine or thinner to clean it.

•Do not let rubber or plastic materials contact with projector.

Cleaning of the lens

Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens tissue dampened with lens cleaning fluid. The lens surface is fragile. Use only recommended, nonabrasive lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

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